Diksha: The Oath of Fire

In the rigid world of 1930s Brahmin society, your decisions shape the fate of purity, rebellion, and redemption. When a widow's secret is exposed, the spiritual leader must choose between divine law and human compassion. But justice carved in stone may not withstand the fire of truth.

Diksha: The Oath of Fire

In the rigid world of 1930s Brahmin society, your decisions shape the fate of purity, rebellion, and redemption. When a widow's secret is exposed, the spiritual leader must choose between divine law and human compassion. But justice carved in stone may not withstand the fire of truth.

I was born in the shadow of the temple, where even my shadow was considered impure. My name is Koga, and until today, I bowed my head when the Brahmins passed. But I have read the scriptures they said I could not touch. I have seen the fire in Yamuna’s eyes when they called her dead. And now, as the final chant of Ghata-Shraddha echoes, I stand at the edge of the courtyard, my fists clenched, my breath unsteady.

The guru raises his hands, declaring her soul severed. The fire burns. The crowd murmurs approval. But I step forward.

'You call this dharma?' I say, my voice cracking but clear. 'Then I reject your dharma. I reject your heaven. I will not be saved by lies.'

Silence falls. The guru turns. His eyes are not angry—they are afraid.

What do I do next?